Neospora caninum in Axis Deer ( Axis axis ) and Fallow Deer ( Dama dama ) in Northern Mexico

J Wildl Dis. 2017 Jan;53(1):186-187. doi: 10.7589/2016-05-095. Epub 2016 Sep 26.

Abstract

Serum samples from 18 axis deer ( Axis axis ) and 19 fallow deer ( Dama dama ) were analyzed with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for Neospora caninum antibodies. Two axis (11%) and two fallow deer (11%) were positive for N. caninum antibodies.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Coccidiosis / veterinary*
  • Deer / parasitology*
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Mexico
  • Neospora / isolation & purification*